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 LM3500   

Synchronous Step-up DC/DC Converter for White LED Applications
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Features

  • Synchronous rectification, high efficiency and no external schottky diode required
  • Uses small surface mount components
  • Can drive 2-5 white LEDs in series
     (may function with more low-VF LEDs)
  • 2.7V to 7V input range
  • Internal output over-voltage protection (OVP) circuitry, with no external zener diode required
     LM3500-16: 15.5V OVP; LM3500-21: 20.5V OVP.
  • True shutdown isolation
  • Input undervoltage lockout
  • Requires only small ceramic capacitors at the input and output
  • Thermal Shutdown
  • 0.1µA shutdown current
  • Small 8-bump thin micro SMD package
  • Description

    The LM3500 is a fixed-frequency step-up DC/DC converter that is ideal for driving white LEDs for display backlighting and other lighting functions. With fully intergrated synchronous switching (no external schottky diode required) and a low feedback voltage (500mV), power efficiency of the LM3500 circuit has been optimized for lighting applications in wireless phones and other portable products (single cell Li-Ion or 3-cell NiMH battery supplies). The LM3500 operates with a fixed 1MHz switching frequency. When used with ceramic input and output capacitors, the LM3500 provides a small, low-noise, low-cost solution.

    Two LM3500 options are available with different output voltage capabilities. The LM3500-21 has a maximum output voltage of 21V and is typically suited for driving 4 or 5 white LEDs in series. The LM3500-16 has a maximum output voltage of 16V and is typically suited for driving 3 or 4 white LEDs in series (maximum number of series LEDs dependent on LED forward voltage). If the primary white LED network should be disconnected, the LM3500 uses internal protection circuitry on the output to prevent a destructive over-voltage event.

    A single external resistor is used to set the maximum LED current in LED-drive applications. The LED current can easily be adjusted using a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal on the shutdown pin. In shutdown, the LM3500 completely disconnects the input from output, creating total isolation and preventing any leakage currents from trickling into the LEDs.


    Applications

  • LCD Bias Supplies
  • White LED Backlighting
  • Handheld Devices
  • Digital Cameras
  • Portable Applications



  • Typical Application
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    Block Diagram
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    Typical Performance
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    ParametersValues
    Regulated LEDs 4
    Total LED Current 70 mA
    Boost Type Inductive
    Switching Frequency 1000 kHz
    Efficiency (peak) 85 %
    Input Min Voltage 2.7 Volt
    Input Max Voltage 7 Volt
    OutputMax Voltage 21, 16 Volt
    Boost Voltage Regulated
    LED Configuration Series
    Supply Current 1 mA
    Switching Type PWM
    PWM BrightCtrl Yes
    Analog-V BrightCtrl No
    Ambient Light Compensation No
    RGB-LED No
    Temperature Min -40 deg C
    Temperature Max 85 deg C
    RegType WhiteLED Driver
    PowerWise No

    Datasheets
    TitleSizeDateOther
    Language
    LM3500 Synchronous Step-up DC/DC Converter for White LED Applications808
    Kbytes
    26-Apr-07   


    Application Notes
    TitleSizeDateOther
    Language
    AN-1309: Application Note 1309 LM3500 Evaluation Board35
    Kbytes
    12-Feb-04 

    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    Top ViewAvailabilityCurrent Reported StockBudgetary PricingPack
    Size
    LM3500TL-16/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    MICRO SMD
    Full production
    Lead Time: 6 weeks

    Samples
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide492
    FARNELLEurope and Asia150
    MOUSERWorldwide500
    NEWARKAmericas150
    RS COMPONENTSWorldwide360
    $1.15 each at 1K+ pcsreel
    of
    250
    LM3500TL-21/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    MICRO SMD
    Full production
    Lead Time: 6 weeks

    Samples
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide250
    FARNELLEurope and Asia250
    MOUSERWorldwide500
    NEWARKAmericas250
    $1.15 each at 1K+ pcsreel
    of
    250
    LM3500TLX-16/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    MICRO SMD
    Full production
    Lead Time: 14 weeks

     
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    $1.15 each at 1K+ pcsreel
    of
    3000
    LM3500TLX-21/NOPB


    RoHS Status


    MICRO SMD
    Full production
    Lead Time: 6 weeks

     
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    $1.15 each at 1K+ pcsreel
    of
    3000

    All information pertaining to the RoHS Compliance Standard can be found at http://www.national.com/en/packaging/leadfree.html.

    Moisture Sensitivity Level Data for LM3500.

    A RoHS compliance or an IPC 1752 report can be acquired at http://www.national.com/en/packaging/greennopb.html.

    National's certificate of product compliance for LM3500 is located at RoHS Status.

    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    DescriptionAvailabilityCurrent Reported StockBudgetary PricingPack
    Size
    LM3500TL-16EV
    Synchronous Step-up DC/DC Converter for White LED ApplicationsFull production


     
    DistributorRegionQty
    DIGI-KEYWorldwide0
    FARNELLEurope and Asia1
    NEWARKAmericas1
    $79.00 each1

    Description:

    A high efficiency synchronous step-up DC/DC converter with analog brightness control designed for white LED applications.

    Features:

    • Synchronous rectification, high efficiency and no external schottky diode required
    • Uses small surface mount components
    • Can drive up to 3 (or 4 low VF) white LEDs in series
    • 2.7V to 7V input range
    • True shutdown isolation
    • Input undervoltage lockout
    • Output overvoltage protection, no external zener diode required
    • Requires only a small 16V ceramic capacitor at the output
    • Thermal Shutdown
    • 0.1 microA shutdown current
    • Small 8-bump thin micro SMD package

    Applications:

    • LCD Bias Supplies
    • White LED Back-Lighting
    • Handheld Devices
    • Digital Cameras
    • Portable Applications



    National Semiconductor follows the provisions of the Product Stewardship Guide for Customers (CSP-9-111C1) and Banned Substances and Materials of Interest Specification (CSP-9-111S2) for regulatory environmental compliance. Details may be found at: www.national.com/en/packaging/greennopb.html. Lead free products are RoHS compliant.

    Lead Free product status is available through the search tool located here

    Part Number(s)
    (NSID)
    Weight
    (milligrams)
    TypePinsMSL RatingPeak ReflowRoHS
    Status
    CAD SymbolsModelsPackage
    Marking
    Format
    LM3500TL-16/NOPB

    4.014
    MICRO SMD81260DetailDownloadN/A
    XVS
    I 18
    LM3500TL-21/NOPB

    4.014
    MICRO SMD81260DetailDownloadN/A
    XVS
    I 23
    LM3500TLX-16/NOPB

    4.014
    MICRO SMD81260DetailDownloadN/A
    XVS
    I 18
    LM3500TLX-21/NOPB

    4.014
    MICRO SMD81260DetailDownloadN/A
    XVS
    I 23

    All information pertaining to the RoHS Compliance Standard can be found at http://www.national.com/en/packaging/leadfree.html.

    Moisture Sensitivity Level Data for LM3500.

    A RoHS compliance or an IPC 1752 report can be acquired at http://www.national.com/en/packaging/greennopb.html.

    National's certificate of product compliance for LM3500 is located at RoHS Status.

    CAD Symbols and Models
    Download LM3500 CAD Symbols
     Models
    N/A


    Reliability Metrics
    Part Number Process EFR Reject EFR Sample Size PPM LTA Rejects LTA Device Hours FITS MTTF (Hours)
    LM3500TL-16ABCD15004268000639400011814314958
    LM3500TL-21ABCD15004268000639400011814314958
    LM3500TLX-16ABCD15004268000639400011814314958
    LM3500TLX-21ABCD15004268000639400011814314958

    Note: The Early Failure Rates (EFR) were calculated as point estimate PPM based on rejects and sample size for EFR. The Long Term Failure Rates were calculated at 60% confidence using the Arrhenius equation at 0.7eV activation energy and derating the assumed stress temperature of 150°C to an application temperature of 55°C.

    For more information on Reliability Metrics, please click here.


    All information pertaining to the RoHS Compliance Standard can be found at http://www.national.com/en/packaging/leadfree.html.

    Moisture Sensitivity Level Data for LM3500.

    A RoHS compliance or an IPC 1752 report can be acquired at http://www.national.com/en/packaging/greennopb.html.

    National's certificate of product compliance for LM3500 is located at RoHS Status.

    [Information as of 9-Feb-2012]